Description
Hobo Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that combines ground beef, potatoes, creamy mushroom soup, and cheddar cheese for a satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Layering:
- 4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Greasing:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef and onion in a skillet, season, and drain excess grease.
- Prepare Soup Mixture: Mix cream of mushroom soup and milk in a bowl.
- Layer Ingredients: Alternate layers of potatoes, beef, and soup in the baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 60 minutes, then top with cheese and bake uncovered for additional 15–20 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Add green beans or corn for extra veggies.
- Try ground turkey or sausage for a different taste.
- For a crispy topping, add crushed crackers or fried onions during the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
